The '''Slytherin Quidditch team''' is the [[Quidditch]] team for the [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]] [[Slytherin]] [[Hogwarts Houses|house]]. Each year, they compete for the [[Quidditch Cup]], an award presented to the Hogwarts House team that earns the most points.

The '''Slytherin Quidditch team''' is the [[Quidditch]] team for the [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]] [[Slytherin]] [[Hogwarts Houses|house]]. Each year, they compete for the [[Quidditch Cup]], an award presented to the Hogwarts House team that earns the most points.

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Most members, representative of the [[Slytherin]] house, are cunning and vicious, while the others are brutish and violent. The Slytherin team's cheers are usually very insulting, like that of ''[[Weasley is Our King]]''.

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Most members, representative of the [[Slytherin]] house, are cunning and vicious, while some of the others are brutish and violent (two noteable exceptions to either category are Adrian Pucey and Terrence Higgs). The Slytherin team's cheers are usually very insulting, like that of ''[[Weasley is Our King]]''.

==Annual fixtures==

==Annual fixtures==

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==History==

==History==

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===[[18th century]]===

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[[Katie Rayknolls]] was captain of the Slytherin Quidditch team from [[1720s|1724]] to [[1720s|1728]]. [[Vicky Bishopper]] succeeded Rayknolls until [[1730s|1732]], when [[Robin Higgy]] became captain. In [[1730s|1736]], [[Mark Sommertime]] succeeded Higgy. [[Russell Lucky]] was the next captain, from [[1740s|1740]] to [[1740s|1744]]. The following captain was [[Dan Darker]], from [[1740s|1744]] to [[1740s|1748]], and then [[Jess Lafington]], from [[1740s|1748]] to [[1750s|1752]]. [[Kris Kolumbiko]] followed, until [[1750s|1756]], when [[David Makehay]] became captain. The next captain was [[Mark Overcliff]] who took up the position in [[1760s|1760]].

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===[[1940s]]===

===[[1940s]]===

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From [[1940]] to [[1944]] Slytherin were captained by [[Winky Crockett]], untill [[Neil Lament]] took up the role. In [[1948]], [[Andrew Snowyowl]] became captain and remained so for the rest of the decade.

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From [[1940]] to [[1944]] Slytherin were captained by [[Winky Crockett]], until [[Neil Lament]] took up the role. In [[1948]], [[Andrew Snowyowl]] became captain and remained so for the rest of the decade.

===[[1950s]]===

===[[1950s]]===

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===[[1970s]]===

===[[1970s]]===

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[[File:1970sSlytherinQuidditchTeam.jpg|thumb|A 1970s Slytherin team photo]]Steve Laughalot remained Slytherin's captain untill [[1972]]. [[Emma Vanity]] was captain from [[1972]] to [[1976]]. [[Lucinda Talkalot]] replaced Vanity as captain. [[Regulus Black]] played as a [[Seeker]] for Slytherin in [[1978]].

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[[File:1970sSlytherinQuidditchTeam.png|thumb|A 1970s Slytherin team photo]]Steve Laughalot remained Slytherin's captain untill [[1972]]. [[Emma Vanity]] was captain from [[1972]] to [[1976]]. [[Lucinda Talkalot]] replaced Vanity as captain. [[Regulus Black]] played as a [[Seeker]] for Slytherin in [[1978]].

===[[1985]][[1986| -1986]] school year===

===[[1985]][[1986| -1986]] school year===

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===[[1990]]-[[1991]]===

===[[1990]]-[[1991]]===

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According to Gryffindor Head of House, [[Minerva McGonagall]], Gryffindor was "flattened" by Slytherin.<ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]'' - Ch. 9, "The Midnight Duel"</ref>

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According to Gryffindor Head of House, [[Minerva McGonagall]], Gryffindor was "flattened" by Slytherin.<ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]'' - Ch. 9, "The Midnight Duel"</ref>

===[[1991–1992 school year|1991-1992]]===

===[[1991–1992 school year|1991-1992]]===

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Unfortunately the Quidditch Cup was completetely cancelled due to attacks on [[Muggle-born]] students before the Gryffindor versus Hufflepuff match, so Slytherin did not get to play against either Hufflepuff or Ravenclaw.

Unfortunately the Quidditch Cup was completetely cancelled due to attacks on [[Muggle-born]] students before the Gryffindor versus Hufflepuff match, so Slytherin did not get to play against either Hufflepuff or Ravenclaw.

The Slytherin Quidditch team's uniforms are green and silver, representing their house colours. The uniform was described as robes in the books, however, in the recent movies, players were shown wearing separate garments instead.

The Slytherin Quidditch team's uniforms are green and silver, representing their house colours. The uniform was described as robes in the books, however, in the recent movies, players were shown wearing separate garments instead.

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For Beaters, they also carry small black clubs (similar to baseball bats) to help them ward off Bludgers during matches. The Keeper wears gloves.

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For Beaters, they also carry small black clubs (similar to cricket bats) to help them ward off Bludgers during matches. The Keeper wears gloves.

*In the [[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)|film adaption]] of ''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]'', [[Miles Bletchley]] was portrayed as a girl.

*In the [[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)|film adaption]] of ''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]'', [[Miles Bletchley]] was portrayed as a girl.

*In the film version of ''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]'', [[Blaise Zabini]] is shown as a Chaser for the Slytherin Quidditch team.

*In the film version of ''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]'', [[Blaise Zabini]] is shown as a Chaser for the Slytherin Quidditch team.

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*In the first two films, the Slytherin Quidditch uniform is a plain green robe with a silvery-grey lining. However, for the sixth film, the uniform was re-designed to feature a green robe with a disticntive silver pinstripe pattern. The jersey number on the back is in black lettering, rather than silver.

Most members, representative of the Slytherin house, are cunning and vicious, while some of the others are brutish and violent (two noteable exceptions to either category are Adrian Pucey and Terrence Higgs). The Slytherin team's cheers are usually very insulting, like that of Weasley is Our King.

Their opening game was on a cold November's day against Gryffindor. Both Seekers spotted the Snitch, but as Gryffindor Seeker, Harry Potter honed in on it he was illegally blocked by Marcus Flint. Gryffindor scored the resulting penalty. Flint was struck in the face by a Bludger. Professor Quirrell interfered with Harry's broom, trying to unseat him. Quirrell's attempt was thwarted when a small fire broke out in the stand he was occupying. After regaining control of his broom, Harry caught the Snitch by almost swallowing it. Flint protested to referee, Madam Hooch, but she judged it fair, so Slytherin were defeated 170-60.[3]

Despite their superior brooms, Slytherin lost their first match of the season against Gryffindor. During the rainy Slytherin versus Gryffindor match, the Slytherin Chasers were dominant, taking a 60-0 lead at one point. Harry Potter was relentlessly pursued by a rogue Bludger so Oliver Wood called for a time-out. However, Harry agreed to play on, telling the Weasley twins to stop flying around him so he could pursue the Snitch. When the action resumed Harry was struck on the elbow by a Bludger, which broke his right arm. Despite this, when he spotted the Snitch he was able to chase after it and grasp it in his left hand, winning the match for Gryffindor.

Unfortunately the Quidditch Cup was completetely cancelled due to attacks on Muggle-born students before the Gryffindor versus Hufflepuff match, so Slytherin did not get to play against either Hufflepuff or Ravenclaw.

The Slytherin versus Gryffindor match was re-scheduled as Flint claimed his Seeker, Malfoy had an injured arm, so the first match was Gryffindor versus Hufflepuff.

Slytherin narrowly defeated Ravenclaw, a week after the start of term after the Christmas break.[4]

When Harry spotted the Snitch for the third time, Malfoy, Crabbe, Goyle and Flint walked onto the pitch, dressed as Dementors. Earlier in the year, the match between Gryffindor and Hufflepuff was interrupted by real Dementors, despite Professor Dumbledore's claim that they would not interrupt regular Hogwarts activities during their search for Azkaban escapee Sirius Black. Harry cast a Patronus at them and then caught the Snitch, giving Gryffindor victory.[5]

On the first Sunday after the Easter holidays Gryffindor played Slytherin. Slytherin were leading the Championship by 200 points, meaning Gryffindor needed to win the match by 210 points to claim the Quidditch Cup. Gryffindor's Angelina Johnson scored first. Then Flint crashed into her, so Fred Weasley threw his bat at the back of Flint's head which smashed into his broom handle, bloodying his nose. Penalties were given to each side. Alicia Spinnet scored and Gryffindor KeeperOliver Wood saved. Katie Bell scored another penalty after Montague grabbed her head. Flint then scored for Slytherin. Bole hit Spinnet with his club and George Weasley elbowed him in the face, resulting in two more penalties. Oliver Wood saved again and Gryffindor scored. A goal from Katie Bell made the score 50-10. Bole and Derrick winded Wood with two Bludgers to the stomach. Johnson scored the resulting penalty, and Gryffindor moved into a 70-10 lead when Alicia Spinnet scored. As Harry Potter chased the Snitch, Draco Malfoy grabbed his Firebolt. Alicia then missed a penalty and Montague scored for Slytherin. After Johnson scored to make it 80-20, Malfoy plummeted towards the Snitch. Harry pursued him and took both hands off his broom to reach out and capture the Snitch, winning the Quidditch Cup for Gryffindor .[6]

Slytherin must have defeated Hufflepuff to go into the last game leading the championship by 200 points[7], considering they only narrowly defeated Ravenclaw.[8]

Vincent Crabbe and Gregory Goyle replaced Derrick and Bole as the beaters on the 1995-1996 team. Slytherin lost their match against Gryffindor and narrowly lost to Hufflepuff. The outcome of Slytherin's match against Ravenclaw is unknown.

Although Dolores Umbridge, via her position of High Inquisitor, decided to ban all unapproved teams, she immediately gave the Slytherin Quidditch team approval to play. Meanwhile, Professors Dumbledore and McGonagall had to plea with Professor Umbridge to allow the Gryffindor team to play.

Vaisey replaced Adrain Pucey as a Chaser the 1996–1997 school year, Urquhart replaced Montague as both a Chaser and Captain. During their match against Gryffindor, Vaisey was not able to play due to a Bludger hitting his head during practice. Draco Malfoy refused to play due to more important matters and escaped his obligations by feigning illness, and Harper took his place as Seeker; this intrigued Harry, as previously Draco suffered minor injuries yet ensured the entire match was postponed until the weather changes for the better; he would continue to refuse to play Quidditch for the rest of the school year. They lost against Gryffindor. The outcomes of Slytherin's matches against Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw are unknown.

The Slytherin Quidditch team's uniforms are green and silver, representing their house colours. The uniform was described as robes in the books, however, in the recent movies, players were shown wearing separate garments instead.

For Beaters, they also carry small black clubs (similar to cricket bats) to help them ward off Bludgers during matches. The Keeper wears gloves.

In the first two films, the Slytherin Quidditch uniform is a plain green robe with a silvery-grey lining. However, for the sixth film, the uniform was re-designed to feature a green robe with a disticntive silver pinstripe pattern. The jersey number on the back is in black lettering, rather than silver.